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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,930 and 16,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,930 and 16,803 is: 25,831.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,930 : 16,803 = 16,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,930/16,803 = 16,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,930x = 16,803 × 16,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,930x = 282,340,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,340,809/10,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,831.73

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